Any GOOD brands of electrical tape?

[jrobie79]

I can't STAND split wire loom. Looks tacky as hell and in no way provides a waterproof (or even resistant) covering. If anything, it will hold water, not keep it out.

if its done properly and not in ridiculous colors it looks fine. Why does wire need a waterproof covering? That friction tape stuff from the factory can't be waterproof.

[StereoInstaller1]

I can't STAND split wire loom. Looks tacky as hell and in no way provides a waterproof (or even resistant) covering. If anything, it will hold water, not keep it out.

I agree 100%. Looks tacky even on GMs, and those ass clowns may as well have invented it. If I am forced to use it I wrap it in tape anyway, so it is 3X the hassle.

BTW, hockey tape is not a friction tape, it has adhesive...or at least the stuff I get does.

[jeffnhiscars]

BTW, hockey tape is not a friction tape, it has adhesive...or at least the stuff I get does.

I use the same stuff to wrap wires and I call it all friction tape although it does have adhesive and seems to go by different names. Last roll I got at Dicks and I think it was called Bat Handle Tape :)

[StereoInstaller1]

I use the same stuff to wrap wires and I call it all friction tape although it does have adhesive and seems to go by different names. Last roll I got at Dicks and I think it was called Bat Handle Tape :)

Bat handle or Hockey Stick...same black sticky cloth stuff, I bet. I was confused, I thought friction tape was non-adhesive, and the wiki does say it is typically sticky on both sides while this stuff is not. Is yours sticky on both sides? The stock stuff I have gotten from the dealer 20 years ago was sticky on both sides, like in the wiki, that is why I prefer the stuff I get.

[dwvw]

I use Super 33 for insulating connections and Temflex for wrapping harnesses. If you want to be a baller you can use Tesa tape for wrapping harnesses, it's what the European manufacturers use from the factory.

http://www.tesatape.com/industry/automotive/electrical_systems/wire_harnessing

[DER E30]

I agree 100%. Looks tacky even on GMs, and those ass clowns may as well have invented it. If I am forced to use it I wrap it in tape anyway, so it is 3X the hassle.

BTW, hockey tape is not a friction tape, it has adhesive...or at least the stuff I get does.

Yeah, that crap split wire loam is ugly and stupid... I unwound the e-tape (the tape got all sticky and nasty) and crap loam off my Corvette harness... ugh


BMW wraps their wires really nice in comparison.